Barack Obama presidential campaign, 2008 facts for kids
In 2007, Barack Obama was a Senator from Illinois. On February 10, 2007, he announced he wanted to become President of the United States. This announcement happened in Springfield, Illinois.
About a year later, on August 27, 2008, the Democratic Party chose him as their candidate for the 2008 presidential election. This was a very important moment. Barack Obama became the first African American person in history to be chosen by a major political party to run for president.
A few days before that, on August 23, 2008, Obama's campaign shared more big news. They announced that Senator Joe Biden from Delaware would be his running mate. This meant Joe Biden would run for Vice President.
On November 4, 2008, Barack Obama won the election! This made him the President-elect. He also made history again by becoming the first African American person ever elected as President of the United States. He was also only the third person to be elected president while still serving as a Senator. The others were Warren G. Harding and John F. Kennedy.
His election was officially confirmed by the Electoral College on December 15, 2008. The United States Congress then officially approved the votes on January 8, 2009. Obama's main campaign office was in his home city of Chicago, Illinois.
Images for kids
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Joe Biden and Barack Obama after Biden was introduced as the vice presidential running mate in Springfield, Illinois
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Barack Obama, Michelle Obama, Jill Biden and Joe Biden at the Vice Presidential announcement on August 23, 2008 in Springfield, Illinois
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"If there is anyone out there who still doubts that America is a place where all things are possible, who still wonders if the dream of our founders is alive in our time, who still questions the power of our democracy, tonight is your answer." —Barack Obama, November 4, 2008
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Obama (far right) participates in a bipartisan meeting with President Bush and Senator McCain, and House and Senate party leaders regarding the economy, September 25, 2008
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A 3rd Generation Mercury Sable station wagon with Barack Obama bumper sticker visible on rear bumper
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A campaign sign in a window in Arlington, Virginia
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An "Obama 08" campaign office in Arlington, Virginia, photographed November 1, 2008
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Obama's birth certificate
See also
In Spanish: Campaña presidencial de Barack Obama de 2008 para niños
